Holiday Wrapping Guide
Half a good present is the way it is presented, right? Over Thanksgiving, I bought a lot of wrapping materials from some excellent etsy sellers (trying to do my part to buy handmade) and thought I’d share some of my favorite wrapping papers and ribbons with you. In years past, I’ve usually wrapped the most special presents in wonderful (usually more expensive) paper and ribbon and then use Martha Stewart’s Kmart line to wrap everything else. But, I think that Martha’s line at Kmart doesn’t carry wrapping paper anymore, so this year, these big (3 by 3 inch) labels from Re:Make and the faux bois ribbon have inspired me to wrap presents in white wrapping paper (freezer paper!) and let the ribbon and label stand for themselves.
Labels from Remake Etsy Shop ($5.00 for 9)
Gray Faux Bois Wrapping Paper from Martha Stewart Crafts Online ($5.99 a sheet)
Russian Nesting Doll Wrapping Paper from Enna Etsy’s Shop ($3.90 a sheet). I actually bought some for this a few weeks ago and it arrived yesterday and is even cuter in person than in picture, if that is possible. I can’t WAIT to wrap something for someone soon!
Ribbon: I think that this green ribbon from Kate’s Paperie would coordinate nicely with both the gray faux bois paper below and the Russian nesting doll paper. I was spoiled this past year as I had quite a bit of this ribbon left over from a project at work and used it for a few last minute birthday gifts and it looks so elegant with plain wrapping paper.
Kelly Green Satin Ribbon from Kate’s Paperie ($8.95 for 11 yards) I like the inch width best.
Faux Bois Silver/White Ribbon from Martha Stewart Crafts ($6.99 for 5 yards)
Last but not least are the tags!
Tags from Elfrida’s Etsy Shop ($3.50 for 18!)
Silhouette tags from Jordan’s Flood Street Curiosity Shop ($5 for 10)
PS, See Coco+Kelley for a great round up on eco-conscious wrapping!
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December 2nd, 2007 22:15
The tags are so pretty! And the russian doll paper is adorable!
I like wrapping presents in plain brown paper with pretty ribbons.
Paperchase, at border’s books, has some cute wrapping paper as well.
December 3rd, 2007 09:20
Great idea to use freezer paper! I love that Martha Stewart ribbon too
December 3rd, 2007 12:13
This wrapping paper is BEAUTIFUL. Leave it to you to find these treasures! I plan to check out the etsy sellers you suggest. Perhaps I’ll even become inspired to make my own labels!
December 3rd, 2007 21:21
i like wrapping presents in magazine pages that relate somewhat to the present!
ps. i heart your etsy shop.